Driver Pulls Gun on Cyclists This Morning

[Mermaid]

So, what is the problem? I have to the best of my ability spoken the truth about a matter that is very important.

Florida girl, you need to improve your ability before you spout your truth. Because it ain't necessarily true.

At no point did cyclismo state that he and his friends were riding four abreast on 30-A. Think of it. If they were taking up the whole road, how could the truck have gotten around them in the first place?

I know you dislike the idea of cyclists in the road when there is a path for their use. However, if you ever rode your bike in SoWal, you'd know that there are curbs (the WaterSound curbs where ciclismo was riding, for example). These things slow you down. There's also the cross-over in Seagrove which does the same. If you're a recreational cyclist like me or my husband, these minor annoyances do not matter. However, if you are more serious about the sport--as I suspect ciclismo is--the road is a better place to be. It is NOT illegal for him to be there! And I can only applaud his consideration to drivers for choosing to ride so early in the morning when his impact is minimal.

Furthermore Florida gun laws state that while it is legal to carry, "It is unlawful to have or carry a firearm in the presence of one or more persons and exhibit the firearm in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manners, except in cases of self-defense." The truck driver was committing a crime when he waved that gun around. Nothing justifies what he does, and I hope he is tracked down.

 

[florida girl]

And your tenants work where? THEY ARE IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY! Quit being so bitter.

Lets see, they work for pittance so the owners can have their pool cleaned? The complaints are getting stronger from the people I run into, and I'm just supposed to ignore them?

 

[aggieb]

pulling a gun on a cyclist is just wrong. point blank.

 

[potatovixen]

Those walking trails and restaurants serving "healthy foods" are for people on vacation. Particularly in today's economic situation, local people cannot afford this kind of activity. When people have to work 2 or more jobs to make ends meet, who has time to enjoy a walking trail? Much less spend a small fortune for dinner!

If those restaurants were made specifically for tourists, they'd all close from September to March. But, they stay open, so I assume some locals are eating there.

Also, it doesn't matter how stressed out or distraught the guy in the truck was. He had absolutely no excuse to pull a gun on those cyclists.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Lets see, they work for pittance so the owners can have their pool cleaned? The complaints are getting stronger from the people I run into, and I'm just supposed to ignore them?

If you really cared you would waive their rent so their pittance would accumulate into a small fortune. How can you in good conscience exploit these downtrodden people!?

 

[florida girl]

If those restaurants were made specifically for tourists, they'd all close from September to March. But, they stay open, so I assume some locals are eating there.

Also, it doesn't matter how stressed out or distraught the guy in the truck was. He had absolutely no excuse to pull a gun on those cyclists.

Actually that would be the snowbirds, and other transplants, and those lucky enough not to be affected by the economic downturn. No, not a good idea to carry a gun when your mad, I agree. I choose to fight my battles verbally, I get better results. Not everyone does that however.

 

[DuneAHH]

ciclismo,
Thanks for your post. We certainly all need to beware and be aware. Pulling guns on each other (whether loaded with bullets or vitriol) is dangerous in any region or culture.

 

[florida girl]

If you really cared you would waive their rent so their pittance would accumulate into a small fortune. How can you in good conscience exploit these downtrodden people!?

Because these "downtrodden" people don't want welfare, they want to earn their own way honorably, the best they can. Believe me, I don't make a fortune off of them, in fact, if I wanted a "rich" lifestyle, I'd get rid of it, and live in a condo somewhere in some kind of luxury. That's not my idea of a good life though. The greatest blessing comes from helping someone less fortunate than you are. It's a good lesson to learn. Real joy is in giving.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Because these "downtrodden" people don't want welfare, they want to earn their own way honorably, the best they can. Believe me, I don't make a fortune off of them, in fact, if I wanted a "rich" lifestyle, I'd get rid of it, and live in a condo somewhere in some kind of luxury. That's not my idea of a good life though. The greatest blessing comes from helping someone less fortunate than you are. It's a good lesson to learn. Real joy is in giving.

Perfect. Perhaps you can pass the word that giving bicyclists a few feet on the highway instead of pointing guns at them will make motorists all warm and fuzzy inside.

 

[CPort]

I 'm not local ,but we have serious looking bike riders in my area all the time.I love seeing them! And even though this is a rural area ,there is a lot of traffic!
And people fly down the road!
Anyway,I would be embrassed for our little community if someone acted like the truck driver did.
6;30 am on a Sunday morning even! I bet he wasn't late for anything!Sounds like a bully to me.